what is this bolt for on a 12 bolt, pic inside
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what is this bolt for on a 12 bolt, pic inside
http://home.comcast.net/~bhawalka/12bolt_006.jpg
I was painting my rear, and had to flip it upside down to paint the bottom. Well, after a while I noticed gear fluid leaking out and it was from this bolt in the pic above. What is the purpose of that bolt, I have no idea. I don't think it secures anything internally because it is only on one side of the axle, it could be a fill hole but it seems to small(and i already have a fill hole in the cover). Anyone know?? Thanks,
Brian
I was painting my rear, and had to flip it upside down to paint the bottom. Well, after a while I noticed gear fluid leaking out and it was from this bolt in the pic above. What is the purpose of that bolt, I have no idea. I don't think it secures anything internally because it is only on one side of the axle, it could be a fill hole but it seems to small(and i already have a fill hole in the cover). Anyone know?? Thanks,
Brian
Last edited by Hawk; Apr 10, 2004 at 06:21 PM.
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Originally posted by Glenn98ZM6
thats not a bolt, its a vent. the center is a bunch of bronze chuncks that allows pressure to vent out.
thats not a bolt, its a vent. the center is a bunch of bronze chuncks that allows pressure to vent out.
thanks, that makes a whole lot of sense. Guess the gear fluid just went out of that vent slowly. I guess I kinda screwed up then painting over it, I'll try and clean it off.
Brian
Last edited by Hawk; Apr 10, 2004 at 07:32 PM.
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